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NYPD: Thief breaks into Queens Blvd. pharmacy but leaves empty handed

August 10, Staff Report

Police are searching for a man who attempted to burglarize a local pharmacy.

The suspect entered Woodside Pharmacy, located at 49-02 Queens Blvd, after breaking the front door with an unknown object, according to police.…

Van Bramer launches ‘Back to School Drive’, urges residents to donate backpacks and school supplies

August 9, By Hannah Wulkan

Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer launched his seventh Annual Back to School Drive last week to help children from poor families get the school supplies they need.

Residents are being asked to donate school items and drop them off at the councilman’s district office (47-01 Queens Blvd) or at any of the five libraries throughout District 26,…

Two men burglarize two 44th Street apartments, police say

August 8, Staff Report

The police are looking for two men who allegedly broke into two Sunnyside apartments in the past month.

The first incident took place on Friday, July 15, at 3:20 pm when they entered a 44th Street (by 43rd Avenue) apartment and stole $1,400 in cash and $8,000 in electronics.…

Korean Chicken Restaurant Opens on Greenpoint Ave. Tonight

August 5, By Hannah Wulkan

Sunnyside residents will have a selection of up 50 flavors of chicken wings when Korean restaurant chain Pelicana Chicken opens its second New York location tonight at 47-08 Greenpoint Avenue.

The restaurant will open at 5 p.m.,…

Large fire breaks out at Sunnyside/LIC Factory, smoke engulfs neighborhood

A four-alarm fire is burning through a factory on the border of Long Island City and Sunnyside.

The fire broke out inside a one-story building located at 43-24 37th Street at around 7:30 p.m. The building has experienced a partial roof collapse and firefighters are trying to contain the flames to ensure they dosn’t spread to the Capo Auction House building on Queens Boulevard.…